File-sharing guides
Get the file to the right person, in a form they can actually use.
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Start with the job in front of you. These guides explain the steps, the limits and when another method is a better fit.
How to email large video files without losing quality
Send a video that is too large for email without compressing it. Use a free encrypted link up to 10 GB, or a direct connection for larger files.
How to send large files by email in Gmail and Outlook
File too large to attach? Send a download link through Gmail or Outlook. Practical steps, sharing permissions, expiry and free transfers up to 10 GB.
Free encrypted file sharing, with optional passwords
Share files up to 10 GB with browser end-to-end encryption, optional passwords and expiring links. See what Ferndrop encrypts and what remains visible.
A free WeTransfer alternative for files up to 10 GB
Compare Ferndrop with WeTransfer Free: transfer allowances, account requirements, passwords and link expiry. Facts checked against WeTransfer’s own pages.
Peer-to-peer file transfer between two browsers
Send files directly between browsers without uploading them to storage. Learn when direct transfer works, when a relay is needed and which limits apply.
Send files without creating an account
Share files without an account using an encrypted link or a direct browser connection. What recipients need, when email checks apply and what is stored.